Georgian Tortoiseshell & Gold Pique Sliding Propelling Pencil

Joshua Butler, London c1825
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A fine quality late Georgian gold mounted tortoiseshell and pique work sliding Propelling Pencil, with inlaid foliate decoration and chased flower head slider button, the terminal set with a citrine seal stone engraved with initials.

Unmarked, but almost certainly by Joshua Butler & Co, London, c1825 (the fixed terminal points to a slightly earlier date).

Open: 104mm
Closed: 82mm

Sold - £450.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS010324B
Medium
Gold and Tortoiseshell